Guides

Use these founder-first guides to answer the next practical question: what to register, what to prepare, what to file, and what evidence to keep as your Hong Kong business grows.

Company Formation Guides

How to Register a Hong Kong Company in 2026 — Complete walkthrough of the registration process, requirements, timelines, and costs.
How to Register a HK Limited Company as a Non-Resident — Step-by-step guide for foreign entrepreneurs setting up in Hong Kong.
Limited Company vs Sole Proprietorship — Compare structures, liability, taxes, and costs to choose the right one.
Offshore Company vs Onshore Company Explained — Understand the key differences between offshore and onshore structures.

Business Setup Guides

How Much Does It Cost to Start a Business in Hong Kong? — Full cost breakdown including government fees, secretary, and ongoing expenses.
How to Open a Hong Kong Bank Account as a Foreigner — Compare virtual banks vs traditional banks, required documents, and tips.

Tax, Compliance & Banking Research

Hong Kong Company Annual Compliance Guide — Annual returns, audits, tax filing, and deadlines.
First Profits Tax Return in Hong Kong — First PTR deadlines, accounting periods, audit planning, and CPA selection.
Corporate Bank Account Approval Times for Non-Residents — An anonymised report on corporate-account processing times and approval rates.

Service Comparisons

Osome vs Sleek vs Statrys Compared — Honest comparison of company formation services.

Founder Tools

Use the Founder Tools page for the HK company formation timeline, profits tax calculator, compliance checklist, banking comparison table, and TCSP licensing guide.